How to Restore Tarnished Magnalite Cookware

Magnalite cookware is anodized aluminum. The smooth finish is easy to maintain with proper cleaning and aluminum cookware polish or household cleaning solutions. If your Magnalite cookware is tarnished and aged, restore it to its original condition, then maintain it by cleaning the cookware after every use. Keep the pans clean and dry, and do not let baked-on food stay for any length of time due to discoloration and damage.

Things You'll Need

• Cream of tartar
• Soft cloth
• Baking soda
• Nylon scrubbing pad

Instructions

1. Pour a mixture of 1 teaspoon of cream of tarter for every 4 cups of water into the cookware. Bring it to a boil and maintain the boil for 10 minutes.

2. Drain the solution from the cookware. Rinse it clean and wipe the inside with a soft cloth.

3. Create a thick paste of baking soda and water. Apply the paste to the outside of the cookware. Scrub the outer surface with a nylon scrub pad, using the baking soda solution as an additional abrasive to remove the tarnish and discoloration.

4. Wash the cookware with mild dish detergent and water. Sanitize the solution by soaking it in a solution of 1 teaspoon of bleach per gallon of water. Place the cookware in the solution for one minute. Rinse it clean and dry it completely.

References

• Fantes: Magnalite Cleaning Recommendations
• Readers Digest: 20+ Ways to Easily Clean Pots and Pans